Online Casinos with Warnings
We’d like to think that all casinos are on the up and up most of the time, however, it’s inevitable to encounter some bad apples. Casinos listed on this page are among the worst in the bunch having earned “Warning” or “Blacklist” status. These are noted by a yellow exclamation point and the red skull symbols respectively.
So, what lands a casino on the naughty list?
In terms of warnings and blacklisted brands, there are a whole host of reasons why we would caution prospective players against certain sites.
Rogue behaviors include, but are not limited to:
- Non-payment to business partners and/or players
- Delayed payouts
- Predatory terms and conditions
- Poor customer service
- Lack of valid gaming license
- Fake software and/or games
- Outrageous wagering requirements
= Proceed with caution
A warning symbol indicates problems experienced by players or affiliates. In these cases, we encourage you to avoid depositing hard-earned cash with these brands to eliminate the potential for future issues that could tarnish your gambling adventures.
Reading T&C’s: It’s a tedious job, but very necessary! Taking note of the rules before signing up is a good indicator of what’s to come. Look out for anything that seems vague or unreasonable. Poor practice is when gaming sites change their T&C’s without notice.
Customer service nightmares plague us when it comes to shady operations. Unresolved inquiries and complaints leave players feeling helpless, which is the very reason why we use the warning list to help steer clear. Repeated correspondence with reps that leave you wondering if they’ve just started their job this morning serves as a red flag, or in the case of a warning, a yellow icon!
= Avoid at all costs
Blacklisting a brand is not a decision that we rush into. Just cause is required and proven by a long history of shameful conduct. Have you ever been excited by a promotional offer or bonus only to notice that the playthrough will have you working to achieve it for the next 5 years? This in combination with some or all of the previously mentioned complications has the potential to fast track a casino to the blacklist.
Nothing gets the point across more than a red skull, right? It’s meant to capture the eye and urge you to choose an alternative. Don’t walk, book it in the other direction!
Is there hope?
In a word, yes. There is always the potential for improvement and the possibility that an operation can work their way off of this list. For example, improved customer service, obtaining a current gaming license from a regulated jurisdiction, or consistent prompt payouts are steps in the right direction. Casinos can reverse a rogue status by righting their wrongs.
= Operations of Warning or Blacklisted casinos have shut down
Also, note that “Closed Casinos” are indicated by a gray symbol – a circle with a line through it. With any luck, the warnings of affiliates like us have helped to permanently close their virtual doors as to never darken the doorstep of unsuspecting players again.
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